Friedrich Konrad Beilstein
Russian chemist (1838-1906)
Friedrich Konrad Beilstein (17 February 1838 – 18 October 1906), Russian name Фёдор Фёдорович Бейльштейн, was a chemist and founder of the famous Handbuch der organischen Chemie (Handbook of Organic Chemistry). He is author of Beilstein database.[1]
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| Born | 17 February 1838 |
| Died | 18 October 1906 (aged 68) Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Nationality | Russian |
| Other names | Фёдор Фёдорович Бейльштейн (Russian) |
| Education | University of Heidelberg |
| Known for | Beilstein database Beilstein test |
Biography
changeBeilstein was born in a family of Germany. He went to German school. He studied chemistry at the University of Heidelberg. He has much interest in organic chemistry. He also obtained his master's degree in organic chemistry. For his Ph.D., Beilstein joined Friedrich Wöhler at the University of Göttingen, receiving his doctorate in organic chemistry.[2]
References
change- ↑ Witt, Otto N. (1911-01-01). "Obituary notices: Friedrich Konrad Beilstein, 1838–1906; Emil Erlenmeyer, 1825–1909; Rudolph Fittig, 1835–1910; Hans Heinrich Landolt, 1831–1910; Nikolai Alexandrovitsch Menschutkin, 1842–1907; Sir Walter Palmer, Bart., 1858–1910". Journal of the Chemical Society, Transactions. 99: 1646–1668. doi:10.1039/CT9119901646. ISSN 0368-1645.
- ↑ "Friedrich Konrad Beilstein | Russian chemist | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 2021-11-30.